Hamilton Consulting Group of Madison, Wisconsin

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James E. Hough has represented clients before the Wisconsin Legislature and administrative agencies for more than 25years. In addition to lobbying activities on behalf of state and national clients, he has served as executive and legislative director for several statewide associations. Jim has extensive experience with the lawmaking process. He previously worked for the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Wisconsin Legislative Council and in private law practice. He also served as executive director for the State Bar of Wisconsin and the State Judicial Council. Jim holds degrees in law, government and international relations. More on Jim

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Robert I. Fassbender has more than 20 years of experience in government relations, regulatory affairs and lobbying. He previously was a partner and headed up the government relations practice in the Madison office of the Godfrey & Kahn law firm. Bob also served as Director of Environmental Policy with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Prior to returning to Wisconsin, he was in-house counsel in California for both McDonnell Douglas Corporation and the U.S. Air Force. Bob has degrees in law and civil engineering. His areas of expertise include energy, environment and transportation issues. More on Bob

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Patrick J. Osborne has more than 19 years of experience in government and regulatory affairs, including four years in the office of Governor Tommy G. Thompson, where he served as policy director, executive assistant, interim chief of staff and legislative liaison to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Pat was also Executive Assistant for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations (now, the Department of Workforce Development). Pat has served on numerous boards and associations including serving for more than a decade as a board member for the Great Lakes Protection Fund. More on Pat

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Amy L. Boyer has been part of our legislative and regulatory team for over nine years and serves as director of legislative affairs for several association clients. She is a registered lobbyist and represents clients before the state Legislature and administrative agencies. Amy's areas of expertise include transportation, economic development and mortgage banking issues. Amy is also active in a number of legislative related organizations and coalitions. More on Amy

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Saralee Fassbender works with the firm’s lobbyists drawing on her legal and publishing background to provide assistance in legislative and background research, including bill tracking and legislative reports. Before joining the firm, Saralee worked for the State Bar of Wisconsin in the publications department. Prior to moving to Wisconsin in 1989, Saralee practiced law for insurance defense firms in Sacramento and Long Beach, California. She has degrees in law and business administration. More on Saralee.

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Jennifer Benson has been the firm's business manager for over three years. She came to the firm with more than 10 years of business office experience. Jennifer is responsible for all the day to day office operations.

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